Duke basketball's exciting new streaming partnership with Amazon is facing an unexpected hurdle, and it all comes down to a dispute over broadcasting rights. The deal, announced Thursday, was set to bring three Blue Devils games to Amazon's platform this season—including a highly anticipated showdown against reigning national champion Michigan. But now, that matchup might be off the table.

The Big Ten has stepped in, claiming that they—not ESPN or the ACC—hold the rights to the December 21st game at Madison Square Garden. According to CBS Sports' Ross Dellenger, the conference has notified both the network and the ACC that this neutral-site clash belongs to them. Their argument? When Duke and Michigan faced off last season, it was ESPN and the ACC that owned the broadcasting rights, so a rematch in a shared venue should follow the same precedent.

Here's where it gets tricky: ESPN reportedly gave Duke the green light to move forward with Amazon, but the school was responsible for securing the opponent's approval. And it seems Michigan may share some of the blame for the confusion. As Dellenger explains, "If played in 'shared territory,' it is traditionally the responsibility of that opponent (in this case Michigan) to handle rights issues with its league and its rights holder."

While the Michigan game hangs in the balance, Duke fans can still look forward to two other Amazon-streamed matchups: a November 25th clash with UConn and a February 20th battle against Gonzaga. For a Blue Devils squad looking to make noise this season, these games offer a prime opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage—even if the Wolverines matchup remains up in the air.